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sixto 02-21-2004 04:22 PM

wheels for S420, need comments
 
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Trying to decide which wheels to go with on the S420. This is how it looks now except my wheels are all scratched...

sixto 02-21-2004 04:23 PM

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I have a set of late W140 wheels that need minor refinishing and new ceter caps. Would otherwise look like this (with the older style side cladding)...

sixto 02-21-2004 04:24 PM

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I also have a set of W220 wheels in excellent condition. I'm not big on changing the appearance of the car. I'm not sure this is the right way to go but sunk costs aside it makes the most financial sense for me at this point...

sixto 02-21-2004 04:29 PM

What sayeth y'all? What are your thoughts?

BTW, thanks to eBay for the lovely selection of photos :)

Thanks,
Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

suginami 02-21-2004 08:06 PM

My personal preference is for the early style 8 hole wheels.

I have just never liked the late model W140 wheels. I don't like the way they look. Never have.

Do you have pictures of the W220 wheels?

sixto 02-21-2004 09:06 PM

The third picture is of a 400SEL with W220 wheels. Must be a good match if you didn't catch it.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

suginami 02-21-2004 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by sixto
The third picture is of a 400SEL with W220 wheels. Must be a good match if you didn't catch it.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Oh, I looked closely at the third picture, and they looked just like the late model W140 wheel, but under closer inspection, the W220 wheel has seven spokes instead of six spokes for the W140 wheel.

Is that the only difference? With the exception of the number of spokes, they appear to have the same design.

sixto 02-21-2004 10:24 PM

W220 wheels have a smooth outside rim instead of the stepped rim on traditional wheels.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

AustinsCE 02-21-2004 10:42 PM

5 spoke AMG's, satin finish.those are all kinda boring. but, the original looks best. However you want the typical 19-yr old response...slam it get some iced out 22's yo, spinners would look sick dawg.

suginami 02-21-2004 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by sixto
W220 wheels have a smooth outside rim instead of the stepped rim on traditional wheels.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Yeah, I can see that in the picture.

It looks like the design and shape of the spoke is the same, though.

If you like the look of the late W140 wheel, then I wouldn't hesitate to use the W220 wheels, provided they have the right offset and width.

GRCBoca 02-21-2004 11:06 PM

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I like the 8-hole wheels as well. The somewhat uncomplicated and "flat" (for lack of a better term) looks well integrated with the 140 styling.
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My personal preference is for the early style 8 hole wheels.
What they said !


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